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YMCA Summer Program • Summer 2015

Table of Contents Our facility.................................................................................................3 Stay connected.........................................................................................3 Facility hours.............................................................................................4 Babysitting hours and rates..................................................................4 YMCA closings..........................................................................................4 Daily guest rates......................................................................................4 Real Life Church........................................................................................5 Group Zumba Parties..............................................................................5 Building Rentals........................................................................................5 Birthday Parties........................................................................................5 Gymnastics.................................................................................................6 Youth Sports: T-ball, Softball, Taekwondo, Horseback Riding......9 Just for You Dance and Gymnastics....................................................9 Learning Tree Pre-School.................................................................... 10 Mariners Swim Team............................................................................ 13 S.O.S. Save Our Swimmers.................................................................. 13 Swim Schedule....................................................................................... 14 Private Swim Lessons........................................................................... 14 Adult Swim Lessons.............................................................................. 15 100 Mile Swim Club.............................................................................. 15 Water Relaxation.................................................................................. 15

Aqua Aerobic Classes........................................................................... 15 Aqua Dance / Aqua Zumba................................................................. 15 Open Swim.............................................................................................. 16 Open Gym................................................................................................ 16 Adult Pick-Up Basketball..................................................................... 16 Pickleball................................................................................................. 16 Fitness Classes...................................................................................... 17 Group Exercise....................................................................................... 17 Personal Training.................................................................................. 17 Group Training....................................................................................... 17 Teen-Fitness Orientation.................................................................... 17 Adult Fitness Orientation.................................................................... 17 Fitness Assessments............................................................................ 17 Track........................................................................................................ 17 American Red Cross CPR, AED & First Aid...................................... 17 Corporate Wellness.............................................................................. 17 Massage.................................................................................................. 17 Nutritional Counseling......................................................................... 18 Get Healthy/Get Fit............................................................................... 18 Senior Exercise Classes....................................................................... 18 Area Senior Centers.............................................................................. 18

Committed to every Student’S SuCCeSS We are a small district that offers a quality education to our students. The students know each other and the teachers connect with students and parents.

Check us out by calling to schedule a visit and take a look at our website at www.brandywinebobcats.org.

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Brandywine Community SChoolS 1830 South Third Street, Niles, MI 49120 | Phone 269-684-7150

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Strengthening the Foundations of our Community

YMCA MISSION To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND & BODY FOR ALL.

JOIN THE Y!

When you join the Y, you’re coming together with men, women, and children from the area who are committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

We’re here with you everyday, making sure that you, your family and your community have the resources and support needed to learn, grow, and thrive. You can be assured that any activity in which you engage at the Y will be a safe, positive environment to play & discover!

OUR FACILITY

• 25 Yard- 6 Lane Pool • Warm Water Therapy Pool • Gymnasium with 2 Full Courts • 1/10 of a Mile Indoor Track • Cardiovascular Center • Free Weight Room • CYBEX Strength Training Equipment • Special Needs/Family Locker Rooms • Mens & Womens Locker Rooms with Sauna • Aerobic Room / Track Aerobic Area • State Licensed Pre-School • Babysitting Room (Infant to 12 years) with Outdoor Playground

3 Ways to Stay Connected 1. www.nb-ymca.org Find our Fitness Schedule, Gym Schedule and Pool Schedules updated regularly. You will also find posts about current offerings, as well as a printable copy of the Program Guide.

2. find us on facebook @ Niles-Buchanan ymca Stay informed with breaking news and daily events by visiting us on Facebook.

3. mobile app Instantly connect to our schedule, programs, and facility status while on the go. You can also customize the App to receive instant push notifications to alert you about your favorite activities.

The Mobile App will also allow you to use your smart phone for quick check-in. It is available to download from the App Store or Google Play.

YMCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mitt Drew, President

Board Members:

Jane Brandstatter, Dallas Dreher, Greg Jurgonski, Joe Ray, Marci Taylor, David Burghart, Lorie Owen, Larry Sehy, Nancy Tyler, Diane Curry, Tom Grant, Joe Racht, Sara Senica, Adam Wilson

905 N Front Street, Niles, MI 49120 • Phone: 269-683-1552 • Fax: 269-683-9927 • Web: www.nb-ymca.org

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FACILITY HOURS Monday-Thursday........................................... 5:00 am-10:00 pm Friday....................................................................5:00 am-9:00 pm Saturday............................................................... 8:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday............................................................... 10:00 am-3:00 pm

SUMMER 1

June 8 - July 18 Registration begins June 1 No Swim Lessons, Gymnastics, Youth Sports, Taekwondo or Just for you June 28 - July 5

SUMMER 2

July 20 - August 22 Registration begins July 13

BABYSITTING HOURS Monday-Thursday............................................. 8:45 am-8:45 pm Friday................................................................... 8:45 am-8:00 pm Saturday.............................................................. 8:45 am-1:00 pm We will close half hour early if there are no children present.

Hours are subject to change.

BABYSITTING RATES Members: Free Non-Members & Guests: $2/hr first child, $1/hr additional children

YMCA Closings JANUARY - New Year’s Day.................................................Closed APRIL - Easter Sunday..........................................................Closed MAY - Memorial Day.............................................................Closed JULY - 4th of July..................................................................Closed SEPT - Labor Day...................................................................Closed NOV - Thanksgiving Day......................................................Closed DECEMBER - Christmas Eve....................................Close at 1 pm DECEMBER - Christmas Day...........................................Closed DECEMBER - New Year’s Eve...........................Close at 1 pm Weather related closings can be found on our Facebook page and on local TV/Radio Stations and our Mobile App.

DAILY GUEST RATES Youth (0-19) $5 • Adult (20+) $10 • Family $15 Membership Type

Monthly

Annual Fee Joiner Fee*

Youth (0-12)

$13

$156

$30

Teen (13-19)

$18

$216

$30

Young Adult (20-25)

$33

$396

$50

Adult (26+)

$45

$540

$70

Couple**

$60

$720

$100

Family**

$65

$780

$100

Program Participant

$25/person Annually

* NEW and RENEWING (over 30 days inactive) are subject to a joiner fee. ** Members for the couple and family memberships must reside in the same household-verification of address is required.

Family = Two adults and dependent children at the same address.

Dependents must be under 18 or a full time college student (18-23); current schedule is required.

PROGRAM PARTICIPANT

A Program Membership is designed for youths who will only be registering to participate in programs without using the facility at other times. A $25 annual fee gives eligibility for non-members to sign up and participate in all programs at a non-member rate.

V VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We need your help and talent.

The Y is a volunteer based organization.

We count on the generosity of the community to serve where needed.

Watch for this symbol throughout the guide for opportunities to serve.

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Real Life Church

www.reallifechurchniles.com Sundays at 9:00 am at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA. Come as your are and hear a positive message for today’s world.

Group Zumba Parties LIVESTRONG at the YMCA A 12-week exercise program for cancer survivors to help achieve improved wellness at no cost to the survivor or their family. It is a fitness, wellness and support program for cancer survivors at any stage of treatment.

Participants of the program meet twice a week with certified instructors and personal trainers who have undergone specialized training in the elements of cancer, rehabilitative exercise and supportive cancer care.

“LIVESTRONG at the YMCA for cancer survivors has made my life better. It has made me physically strong and mentally brighter. Thank you Denise, Diane, Nicole, Catherine, Monica, Susan, Lisa and all the YMCA staff. Your kindness and caring attitudes have helped me and my co-members deal with devastating after effects of cancer. Each day is a gift for us and you all have made each day brighter for us. Thank you.”

Love, Sara Jane

Want to have your own private Zumba Party? We are offering Private Zumba Parties on Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm in our aerobics room.

One hour is $55 or Two hours for $90 Call us today and we will be glad to help.

Building Rentals

The Y has availability for group lock-ins and other special events. Call today to see if we can accommodate your group.

Birthday Parties

Not sure where to have your child’s next birthday?

The Y is available for parties. Birthday events can be reserved on Saturday or Sunday from 2-4 pm and 4-6 pm. Parties are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Call or come in to schedule your party. A deposit will be required.

If you would like more information about cancer survivorship at the Y, or would like to register for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program, please contact Denise Peters, Vice President of Programming, call 269-683-1552 or email dpeters@nb-ymca.com.

Where

Hope Grows,

Miracles Blossom.

The Lakeland Health Foundation, Niles and the Niles-Buchanan YMCA have become partners, to deliver care to thousands of patients and families impacted by cancer.

Hope Grows raises funds to support cancer screenings and LIVESTRONG at the YMCA. Preventive screening detects cancer at an early stage, and LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free 12-week exercise program to help survivors after treatment.

Donations can be made at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA.

www.nb-ymca.org • www.lakelandhealthfoundation.org

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SUMMER 1

PROGRESSIVE PROGRAM Rollers

SUMMER 2

This program begins with forward rolls, cartwheels, handstands and back kick-overs off the mats. They will also work the beam, vault and bars. After children are able to perform 75% of all skills, they will move to the next class upon instructors discretion.

Who: 6 years & Up When: Tuesday Time: 6:00-7:00 pm

June 8 - July 18, Registration begins June 1 No Classes June 28 - July 5

July 20 - August 22, Registration begins July 13

FEES

30 minute class: Member: $25 / Non-Member: $60 60 Minute class: Member: $45 / Non-Member: $100 A $25 annual program member fee is required to register at the non-member rate.

PARENT/TODDLER This class is designed to give parents the opportunity to be involved in their child’s motor development. They will be using all the equipment as the parent learns to work with their child on different skills. The instructor will be involved with spotting and teaching each skill. At times, the instructor will ask to go one on one with the child in a specific skill.

Who: 18 mos. - 3 year olds When: Monday Time: 5:15-5:45 pm

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Gym Dandy This class is designed for the child ready to learn basic moves that will teach them to do the complete gymnastic skill. Such as donkey kick, which will eventually become a handstand. As the children learn more skills, and are ready, they will be given more difficult moves to work on.

Who: 3 - 4 year olds When: Tuesday 4:45-5:15 pm

Thursday 5:15-5:45 pm

Kinder Gym This class is designed to prepare a child for the progressive program.

They will work on learning skills for cartwheels, rolls, handstands and much more. They will work on all the equipment and at times will try without a spotter. We encourage all of the children that are ready to do skills with little spotting. This will prepare them in the future for other skills and strengthens their confidence.

Who: 4 - 5 year olds When: Tuesday 5:15-6:00 pm Thursday 5:45-6:30 pm

Swingers In this class children will be working on: round offs, handstands to bridge, back roll step-outs, and back kick-overs without spot. They will begin learning the basics for back handsprings. All classes experience the beam, vault, and bars. When a child is able to perform at least 75% of the skills they will be allowed to move to the next class upon the instructors discretion.

Who: 6 years & Up When: Tuesday Time: 7:00-8:00 pm

Kippers This advanced class is designed for children ready to begin tumbling skills, walkovers, front and back along with dance. There will be specific skills required on all equipment. At this level, the skills will be more difficult and will require controlling body movements and paying close attention to the instructor.

Who: 6 years & Up When: Thursday Time: 6:30-7:30 pm

Flyers This class is designed for the serious gymnast that might enjoy competition level skills. They will be working on continuous tumbling runs, putting together routines using dance and gymnastics.

They will still be working on bars, beam and vault, along with floor.

Who: 6 years & Up When: Thursday Time: 6:30-7:30 pm

Tumbling This class is designed for those children who are interested in learning basic skills for tumbling only. They must first learn to do a handstand, bridge and kick-over off of mats before learning to do back handsprings. Once they are able to perform roundoffs and back handsprings they can move on to more difficult skills.

Who: 10 years & Up When: Monday Time: (Beginners) 6:00-7:00 pm (Advanced) 7:00-8:00 pm

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youth sports YMCA Summer Program • Summer 2015

youth development Be a part of something bigger!

Playing in an organized sport league helps kids learn how to work with others and develop leadership skills.

The Y’s Youth Sports League is focused on building life skills, fundamental skills of a sport, and Y character values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.

T-BALL / SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Taekwondo

Registration Niles-Buchanan YMCA T-Ball/Softball registration ends May 18, 2015. $10 late fee will be charged for all late registrations. There are no guarantees on teams or team shirts after May 18, 2015.

June 8 - July 18, Registration begins June 1 No Classes June 28 - July 5 July 20 - August 22, Registration begins July 13

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NO GAMES THE WEEK OF JULY 4TH. Who: All children ages 4-12 (3 year olds must turn 4 by 5/31/15)

Youth Sports Volunteers Needed

We are happy to offer child-focused Taekwondo classes.

This energetic class will focus on discipline, self-confidence, self-control, respect, with an emphasis on being a GREAT student in school.

T-Ball (4-5 years) Mondays 6 pm; June 8 - July 27

Members: $45 / Non-Members: $100 A $25 annual program fee is required to register at the non-member rate.

Pony (6-8 years) Tuesdays 6 pm; June 9 - July 28

Beginners/White Belt Saturday - 11:15 am

Big (9-12 years) Tuesdays 6 pm; June 9 - July 28

Orange Belt Saturday - 12:00 pm

Cost: Members $25 / Non-Members $40

Yellow/Camo Belt Saturday - 1:00 pm

Try new things!

HORSEBACK RIDING CLASSES

The Niles-Buchanan YMCA has teamed up with Robert Egan Stables to offer horseback riding classes for children and adults. Stables consist of 24 acres of indoor and outdoor arenas and outside courses and trails. Certified instructors (NARHA) stressing suitability of horse to rider, emphasizing safety in all activites. All classes will meet for seven weeks and will run according to the YMCA’s schedules.

Limit 4 students per class.

Egan Stables 2000 Bakertown Rd., Buchanan, MI 49107 • 269-695-5190 Summer Session Week 1 June 15-18 Week 2 July 27- 30 Children’s Classes (Ages 7-13) Monday–Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm Fee: Members $175 per week Non-Members $200 per week We have one full scholarship available each program session for a youth participant.

Scholarship application must be filled out to determine qualifications. Please see Member Service Center for application. Adult classes and classes for individuals with disabilities are available, please call Karen for more information: 574-386-8534.

JUST FOR YOU

Dance and Gymnastics A program designed for individuals with special needs. Ages 11+ June 8 - July 18, Registration begins June 1 No Classes June 28 - July 5 July 20 - August 22, Registration begins July 13 Dance - Students will try several styles of dance including Creative Movement, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Ballet.

Tuesday 6:30-7:00 pm Fee: Members / Non-Members $25 Dance drop-in fee $6 per class.

Gymnastics - Students will learn balance and coordination by demonstrating different moves on our beam and bars as well as having fun with mat exercises.

Tuesday 7:00-7:30 pm Fee: Members / Non-Members $25

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3 year olds

Must be 3 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2015 When: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 9:00 - 11:30am Fees: $85 Members, $115 Non-Members The class is designed to introduce children to the experience of being away from mom and dad. Children will work on developing social skills and independence.

3 & 4 year olds

Must be 3 years old on or before Feb. 1, 2015 When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 9:00 - 11:30am Fees: $115 Members, $145 Non-Members This class is designed for older 3 year old and younger 4 year old children who have had the opportunity to work on social skills outside the home and offers many fun and diverse activities.

4 & 5 year olds

Must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2015 When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Time: 1:00 - 3:30pm Fees: $130 Members, $160 Non-Members This class is designed to develop skills in language arts, mathematics, social studies, health and art through academic and social experiences.

Children will participate in diverse activities while utilizing multiple learning modalities to prepare for the next level of education.

Program objectives include: Social Responsibility

Youth Development

Healthy Living

• Learning to share • Taking turns • Playing with others • Working together in group activities

• Recognition of colors • Introduction of shapes • Introduction of numbers • Introduction of letters and phonics • Participation in arts, crafts, song and finger plays

• Swim lessons • Physical education • Nutrition education • Family nutrition strategies

Social Responsibility

Youth Development

Healthy Living

• Learning to share • Taking turns • Working independently • Playing with others • Working together in group activities

• Name recognition • Letter recognition and phonics • Math skills • Build motor skills through crafts and finger plays

• Swim lessons • Physical education • Nutrition education • Family nutrition strategies

Program objectives include:

Program objectives include: Social Responsibility

Youth Development

Healthy Living

• Working independently • Playing with others • Working together in group activities

• Literacy skills • Writing skills • Letter recognition and phonics • Math skills • Build motor skill through crafts and finger plays

• Swim lessons • Physical education • Nutrition education • Family nutrition strategies

All children must be completely potty trained; no pull-ups. This applies to all classes.

Payment Schedule

Payments must be set up on automatic deduction (Easy Pay) or paid in full. Easy Pay is a monthly payment which automatically drafts from your checking, savings, credit or debit card on the 20th of each month. All payments are scheduled to be paid a month in advance beginning August 20.

Registration Fee

A $25 registration fee per child is required in order to reserve a place in the preschool session of your choice. (non-refundable)

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mariners SWIM TEAM youth development Try new things!

YMCA’s involvement in competitive swimming incorporates the character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into the swimmers daily training.

Swimming is our vehicle for demonstrating those values of fitness, health, self respect and respect for others.

We are dedicated to a program full of happy, healthy and accomplished swimmers. We provide a healthy and age-appropriate program for swimmers from novice to national level. Swimmers have the opportunity to train, compete and socialize under the guidance of qualified, caring and professional coaching staff and parents.

A two week trial period is available for $20.

Age ranges from 4-18.

After the trial period, if your swimmer decides to join the team, a membership is required to join. Your swimmer will be evaluated and placed on one of our training teams.

For additional information check out the Mariners Swim Team website at www.mariners.nb-ymca.com or call Coach Jacque Clark at 269-683-1552 for an evaluation.

S.O.S: Save Our Swimmers (6-14 years)

Water safety & swim lessons.

When: Monday - Friday, 4:00-5:00pm or 4:30pm-5:30pm

July 6–10, July 13–17, July 20–24, July 27–31, Aug. 3–7, Aug. 10–14 Fee: $25/week Members/Non-Members Registration is due at sign-up and due the week before attending. NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS.

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SWIM SCHEDULE youth development Try new things!

S.K.I.P. (3 mos. - 36 mos.)

S.K.I.P (Shrimp, Kippers, Inias, Perch) is a progressive class. It is a 30 minute class with the primary objective to get both parent and child comfortable in the water. The instructor will have parents learn by example on how to guide their children through positive reinforcement and appropriate praise.

Preschool Program

SWIM FEES SUMMER 1

June 8 - July 18 Registration begins June 1 No Classes June 28 - July 5

SUMMER 2

July 20 - August 22 Registration begins July 13 Classes held once a week for 5 weeks 30 Minute Classes: Member $30 / Non-Member $70 45 Minute Classes: Member $45 / Non-Member $105 A $25 annual program member fee is required to register at the non-member rate.

YOUTH Program

Classes for children 6-14 years that focus on learning - not passing or failing. Each level has five components to promote health and fitness: personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, personal growth and rescue. Swimmers must master the skills of each level before progressing to the next level.

Classes for children 3-5 years of age with a focus on the enjoyment of water activities, pre-swim learning, and the development of confidence and water safety skills.

CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED.

Polliwog (6 - 14 years) 45 minute class designed for school-age child that focuses on getting children acquainted with the water, basic front and back paddle, and the ability to float.

Pike with Parents (3 - 5 years) 30 minute class designed to develop safe pool behavior, adjustment to the water, and to develop independent movement in the water.

Parents will aid in the instructional process.

Pike (3 - 5 years) 30 minute class designed to develop safe pool behavior, confidence in the water, adjustment to the water, and to develop independent movement in the water. This class mirrors Pike with Parents but WITHOUT the aid of the parent in the instructional process.

Guppy (6 - 14 years) 45 minute class designed to teach basic front crawl, back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke and elementary backstroke without the aid of flotation.

Eels (3 - 5 years) 30 minute class designed as an advanced beginner level that teaches kicking, diving, floating and paddling in the water.

Rays (3 - 5 years) 30 minute advanced class designed to build on the skills taught in Eels, build endurance, tread water, and learn more progressive diving skills.

Starfish (3-5 years) 30 minute advanced class designed to refine the technique of all four competitive strokes. We will also introduce diving skills, endurance swimming, and survival techniques.

Minnow (6 - 14 years) 45 minute intermediate level 1 that focuses on refinement of skill learned in Guppy and teaches more advanced diving skills.

Fish/Flying Fish/Shark (6-14 years) 45 minute advanced level that focuses on endurance, development of butterfly stroke, and turns, while improving skills learned in previous levels.

Porpoise (6-14 years) The final level of the Youth Swim Program differs from the previous levels in that it has an aquatic based club format which introduces youths to the CPR and First Aid skills necessary to be an aquatic professional employee when they reach the age of 15. As a porpoise, children will take fun and exciting field trips to help build them into young adults.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Contact the Aquatic Dept. at 269-683-1552 Private (5 Lessons) Member $75/session per participant • Non-Member $150/session per participant Semi-Private (5 Lessons) Member $60/session per participant • Non-Member $120/session per participant A $25 annual Program Participant Fee is required to register as a Non-Member for Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons.

YMCA Summer Program • Summer 2015

HEALTHY LIVING Improving the Health and Well Being for All

Adult Lessons Many adults learn to swim at the YMCA under the skillful direction of the YMCA aquatics professional instructors. Enjoy learning with others, or one-on-one lessons to work at your own pace. Once you learn to swim, you’ll never feel unsafe around water, and you can enjoy the many physical benefits regular swimming can provide.

Time: Wednesdays, 7:15-8:00pm Fees: See swim lesson fees.

Member: Free • Non-Member: $5/Class Non-Member $45/10 Classes See Pool Schedule or our Mobile App for times.

Water Relaxation Tuesday and Thursdays Gain relaxation benefits in warm water therapy pool using breathing and stretching techniques.

Aqua Aerobic Classes

Monday–Friday Moderate-High Intensity Looking for a way to stay motivated in your • Improves balance, coordination swim workout? Join the 100 Mile Swim Club. and core stability Simply keep track of the laps you swim during • Encourages social interaction each workout at the Y and record your yard- • Provides an exercise mode that age/mileage. When you reach 100 miles you

executes less impact on the receive recognition and a swim club t-shirt. joints and bones, within a non-competitive atmosphere When: January 5-December 31, 2015 • Exercise at your own fitness level Open registration throughout the year.

Annual Program Fees: Members $10 / Non-Members $25 (Daily guest pass required for non-member)

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Aqua Dance/Aqua Zumba® Tuesday and Thursdays Low-High Intensity • Move with rhythm in the water • Encourage social interaction • Have fun with dance as you exercise for fitness • Cardiovascular workout without the joint stress

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HEALTHY LIVING Improving the Health and Well Being for All

SWIM, SPORTS & PLAY

Adult Pick-Up Basketball

Open to all families, adults, teens and children. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. All children 7 or older unaccompanied by an adult must stand 42� tall and must be able to swim alone without a flotation device.

Pickleball

Open Swim

Family Swim Open to all families and adults. Anyone under the age of 18 must have an adult accompany them in the water.

(Max 4:1 child/adult ratio)

Lap Swim

MEMBERS ONLY This is a time set aside for adult members only; 18 or older.

Pickleball is a fun game combining table tennis, and tennis and is played in the gymnasium with a low floor net. Using a perforated plastic ball and wood paddles, you will find this game is easy for beginners to learn and fun for all!

Pick up printed pool and gymnasium schedules at the Y, find printable versions at www.nb-ymca.org or on the go with our Mobile App; downloadable on Google Play or App Store.

Participants must be 13+ to participate.

See our pool schedule for times and age regulations.

Open Gym Recreational gym is available for members/guests at this time.

Our schedule offers special times throughout the day for youths, teens, adults and families.

Listen to audiobooks while you workout. Pre-loaded, self-contained MP3 players available to members and guests at the YMCA. Inform

Entertain

Enrich

Dozens of titles to choose from. All you need to bring is your ear-buds!

YMCA Summer Program • Summer 2015

HEALTHY LIVING Improving the Health and Well Being for All Fitness Classes

Adult Fitness Orientation

GROUP EXERCISE

A free one-hour orientation for the fitness center is available to all members! Members will learn how to use equipment, set up a starting resistance weight on the strength machines, learn to target heart rate for aerobic exercise, and set up a beginning exercise plan.

Member Free Non-Member $5/Class

$45/10 Classes

Punch Cards available

• Strength & Toning • Cardiovascular • Aquatic Classes • High to Low Impact Classes • Yoga & Stretching Classes • Kids Fitness • Family Fitness • Senior Fitness

Personal Training*

Personal training available for diverse needs: weight loss, health issues, strengthening, balance, sports, ect.

Single Training: Members $35 / Non-Members - $45 4-Punch Card: Members: $125 / Non-Members: $162 10-Punch Card: Members: $295 / Non-Members: $405 *Payment due prior to appointment. *Specialized weight loss training available for youth and teens.

Group Training*

Train with your family or friends.

2 Participants: Members - $60 / Non-Members - $80 3 Participants: Members - $75 / Non-Members - $105 4 Participants: Members - $80 / Non-Members - $120 *Payment due prior to appointment. *Specialized weight loss training available for youth and teens.

Teen-Fitness Orientation By appointment only

Cardio Room (Required for13-16 years) Teens will be introduced to cardio and strength equipment for safe and effective workouts. They will set up with a safe starting weight on strength machines and a target heart rate for aerobic conditioning.

Free-Weight Room (Required for 13-16 years) Teens must complete an orientation in the free-weight area before they are allowed to use the equipment.

By appointment only

Fitness Assessments

$15 per appointment - can be scheduled every 6-8 weeks.

This service is provided free with Personal Training. This will provide body measurements and body fat percentage.

Track

The track is 1/10 mile. You must be 13 years or older to be on the track without an adult. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult within arms length at ALL times.

American Red Cross CPR, AED & First Aid

CPR & AED (Saturday, July 18, Sunday, Oct. 18) 8am - 12pm Fee: Members $75 / Non-Members $90 CPR, AED & First Aid (Saturday, July 18, Sunday, Oct. 18) 8am - 4pm Fee: Members $90 / Non-Members $126

Watch for the FALL Fitness Challenge!

Coming September 2015!

Members can enter this challenge to get back on track and kick-off the New Year with motivation from the Y Fitness staff and fellow members.

• Accountability for eating choices and exercice.

• Motivation to stay on track.

CORPORATE WELLNESS

Specialized wellness programming that is designed for your business is available. These programs may include in-house wellness activities combined with YMCA wellness activities and provide wellness measurement data for the program.

MASSAGE

The Niles-Buchanan YMCA offers therapeutic, medical and relaxation massage in daily programming.

Contact member service at the Y to schedule your appointment.

Angie Yates Massage Therapist

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HEALTHY LIVING Improving the Health and Well Being for All BENEFITS OF EXERCISE

Exercise provides more than just the basic physical benefits that come to mind when you hear the word “EXERCISE” mentioned. When people begin to engage in exercise, an experience the benefits of exercise, they are more likely to be motivated to continue to exercise and receive the benefits it provides to mental, social, and physical health.

Nutrition Counseling

Marcy Herbert Registered Dietician/Pediatric Dietician Marcy is available to help you achieve your dietary or weight management goals. She has the expertise to empower individuals with treatment plans to manage chronic health conditions or achieve a healthy body weight through diet and exercise.

• Enjoy Healthy Food • Overcome Eating Problems • Manage Chronic Disease • Improve Self Image • Set Goals Interested individuals or families should contact Member Services at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA for information, to obtain the profile questionnaire, or to schedule an appointment.

Initial Dietary Consultation - 45 minutes Members: $45 / Non-Members $70 Follow Up Visits - 30 Minutes Members: $35 / Non-Members $60 Nutrition Program Package Consultation + 3 Follow up sessions: Members: $135 / Non-Members $225

Get Healthy-Get Fit Grab a friend and get to it!

“Get Healthy Get Fit is probably the best thing I have ever done for myself. Keeping a food log and learning about healthier choices has been so beneficial.

Losing weight has never been so easy!”

- Kelly Terrill Get Healthy Get Fit participant

The Niles-Buchanan YMCA has partnered up with MI Healthier Tomorrow and Be Healthy Berrien to offer an opportunity for guidance to a better health. Get Healthy-Get Fit is a 12 session program offered once a week. The program offers weekly group meetings with a dietitian and fitness guidance with a personal trainer. All individuals will strive to achieve a higher level of wellness. There has to be a minimum of 5 participants, with a max of 10 participants. So, don’t miss your chance to sign up today.

Interested individuals should contact Member Services at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA for more information or to register.

12 Session Group Program What: Dietary/Nutrition (30 min)+Fitness Conditioning (60 min) When: COMING IN THE FALL 12 - March 30, 2015 – Mondays 5:30-7:00pm

January 13 - March 31, 2015 – Tuesdays 10:00-11:30am Who: Members and Non-Members Fee: Members $190 / Non-Members $240

You are getting a $730 Value!

SENIOR exercise CLASSES

See Schedule for class times at www.nb-ymca.org or on our Mobile App. Aqua Aerobics/dance: Monday – Friday

Chair Aerobics:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

Senior Fitness Classes: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Senior Yoga: Wednesday Just My Exercise: Monday Fit for Life: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

SENIOR exercise opportunities in the Community offered by the YMCA: Niles Senior Center: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 10:30-11:15am Buchanan Senior Center: Wednesday & Friday: 10:15-11:00am

GROW IT, GROW IT, TRY IT, TRY IT,IT LIKE

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WEEKLY THEMES

GROW IT, TRY IT, LIKE IT CURRICULUM 7-9 am

Before Care

11:45-12 pm

Transition/Pick up

9-9:15 am

Breakfast

12-12:20 pm

Lunch

9:15-9:25 am

Discussion of day

12:20-1 pm

Quiet/Relaxation

9:25-9:45 am

Activity 1

1-1:30 pm

Gym/Outside Play

LIKE IT

KINDER 9:45-10:15 am CAMP Outside Time

Daily Review & Snack Aftercare

11:45-12 pm

Transition/Pick up

12-12:20 pm

Lunch

At theam Niles-Buchanan YMCA 9:15-9:25 Discussion of day

we12:20-1 provide pm a safe, Quiet/Relaxation affordable and fun day camp for your preschooler.

Ages 9:25-9:45 3-5 years am Activity 1 1-1:30 pm Gym/Outside Play

June 15-June 19

STRAWBERRY PATCH

Red, ripe, sweet, juicy strawberries are sure to delight young children. Youngsters learn about these flavorful fruits in the Strawberry Patch at Tasty Acres Farm. They will explore and discover for themselves how a strawberry looks, feels, tastes, and smells, after all that, who can resist a taste or two.

Children help with hands-on growing activities.

1:30-2:30 pm Curriculum & Activity

NILES-BUCHANAN YMCA 10:15-11 am Choice Time 2:30-3 pm GROW IT, TRY IT, LIKE IT CURRICULUM Ages 3-5 11:15-11:45 amyears Swim 3-6 pm

KINDER CAMP Before Care 7-9 am NILES-BUCHANAN YMCA 9-9:15 am Breakfast

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

June 22-June 26

SPINACH LANE

WEEKLY THEMES

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They will explore and discover for themselves how a strawberry looks, feels, tastes, and smells, after all that, who can resist a taste or two.

WEEK 3 June 29-July Children help with hands-on growing activities. 3

CANTALOUPE LANE

Children learn about cantaloupe through hands on activities.

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WEEK 6 July 20-July 24 CROOKNECK SQUASH ROW FullDay Day Half 9 am-12 pm Before$95.00 Care 7 am-9 pm$125.00 explore experiencing Full Day 9 am-3 pm After Care 3 pm-6 pm WEEK 5 The children July 13-July 17 this unique vegetable SWEET POTATO HILL how a crookneck squash, looks, feels, smells,toand tastes. Children will Appealing hands-on activities encourage the children discover Before Care $25.00 $25.00 how crookneck squash grown, and shipped how a sweetlearn potato looks, feels, smells, andare tastes.

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WEEK 6 July 20-July 24 CROOKNECK SQUASH ROW Full Day $95.00 $125.00 27-July 31 TASTY ACRES The childrenWEEK explore7this uniqueJuly vegetable experiencing how a crookneck squash, looks, feels, smells, and tastes.week Children will It’s time for Children get a little taste of each of camp.

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From crookneck squash quick bread After Care $25.00 $25.00 sights, feels, smells, and tastes of the garden. to pastas, children are treated to a variety of crookneck squash tastes.

Eat Fresh. Eat Healthy. Buy Local.

WEEK 7

July 27-July 31

TASTY ACRES

Children get a little taste of each week of camp. It’s time for the Tasty Acres farm feast! Children will learn all about the sights, feels, smells, and tastes of the garden.

Open Through October 17th Open Every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Downtown Buchanan, MI ON THE COMMON! For More Information:

269-506-3021 or

buchananfarmersmarketmaster@gmail.com

Vendor Opportunities Available!

Visit our website for a list of our weekly vendors!

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NILES COMMUNITY

Northside School

SCHOOLS www.nilesschools.org

Eastside Connections School

Watch them shine

Making a decision about where you send your child to school is about more than textbooks, bricks and mortar. It’s about providing the vital preparation necessary to ensure success as they take their place in the world. At Niles Community Schools, your child is important to us.

You are important to us. We will work together with you for the best education for your child.

Howard/Ellis Elementary

Ballard Elementary School

Northside Child Development Center

PreK-K experience for our GSRP Preschool, Early Childhood Special Education, Montessori and Kindergarten children. We partner with our local day care providers for training and collaboration.

Eastside Connections School

K-8th grade magnet school experience with endorsed Problem-Based learning instruction and an expectation of 100% parent involvement.

Oak Manor 6th Grade Center

Howard/Ellis

K-5th grade experience where leveled reading, multi-age classrooms, and integration of the latest technological tools are used for instruction. K-1st grade children attend Ellis and 2nd-5th grade attend Howard.

Ballard

K-5th grade experience with opportunities for whole brain learning with an emphasis on engaging through active learning.

Oak Manor 6th Grade Center

Ring Lardner Middle School

Designed to help transition students from the elementary experience to the “middle school” experience.

Teachers embed technology applications within their lessons as students enjoy one-on-one laptop use.

Increased related arts offerings and advanced math options for select students.

Ring Lardner

Students are placed on teams and spend two years working with the same group of core teachers, allowing us to better address the unique academic and social needs of middle school students.

Niles High School

Where options for learning include: Early College Academy, Professional Health Careers Academy, Math/Science Center, Career & Technical Education, Accelerated & Advanced Placement, Special Needs Services, Award Winning Fine Arts Programs, Extended Day Tutoring/Athletic Study Table, Career & College Center, Extra Curricular- Athletics, Musicals & Plays, National Honor Society, Service & Competition Clubs.

Alternative Education

Niles New Tech

9 - 12th grade experience combining problem-based learning with a culture built on trust, respect and responsibility.

Alternative Education

W-A-Y & W-A-Y Forward: 6-12th grade virtual experience combining project-based and online learning with personalized face-to-face instruction. Home Schooling: Partnership allowing flexible scheduling and non-intrusive enrollment requirement. Cedar Lane: 9-12th grade opportunity giving young adults an opportunity to learn in a classroom environment with lower student/teacher ratios, allowing for improved relationships and focused achievement. Niles Adult Education: 16-adulthood experience providing a high school diploma, GED preparation testing, and adult basic education.

Niles High School & New Tech